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patrons

What Your Patronage Means to Us

Your monthly contributions will go toward improving our equipment, expanding our production capabilities, investing in props, tools, or other materials needed for the game or show, and maybe one day remote, video, or live events. You'll also be helping us cover fees for server hosting, backup systems and maintenance, file storage, and more.

Your contributions may also help with book production, art, editor fees, and furthering the Heart of Bronze publications that, in turn, further the show. We'll also be making custom items for giveaways and gifts, potentially including, but not limited to, things for fellow tabletoppers, like custom dice boxes, dice towers, and dice trays.

The more you can help us, the more we can grow, improve, and continue to bring you laughter, thrills, adventure, and gripping storytelling!

Our reward tiers offer everything from original patron-only art and info, early access to new stuff, news and announcements, to autographed books, free e-books, NPC characters you design written into the stories, episodes dedicated to you or your own projects, or even a virtual seat at our table. Give us a listen, give our tiers a glance, or contact us directly at [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope to welcome you as a patron of the show!

Join the Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast!

The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast is a custom roleplaying game set in the Steampunk genre. We're an actual-play, adult comedy podcast featuring a cast of bizarre characters making their way through adventures set in the Heart of Bronze universe, the fictional alternate-reality created by author Michael J. Rigg.

You don't need to read any of the books to enjoy the podcast. The books merely provide the setting. The tales and adventures in the show are as diverse as the players within it, simply taking queues from the Story Crafter (or GM, or DM, if you will), who happens to also be the author of the series. Our show comes out every Tuesday, and generally runs about an hour. Every episode surrounds the adventures of our player characters as they solve mysteries or thwart enemies (If the dice are kind) in an alternate reality that is both familiar and strange. Sometimes we present special episodes that cover lore, mechanics, out-of-character chat, or guest spots.

Role-playing Steampunk?

If you're new to tabletop role-playing games, Google "Dungeons & Dragons," and you'll get the idea. We pretty much work like that, but with unique rule sets, and all within a Steampunk universe. If you're new to Steampunk, just think "Victorian science fiction," and you'll get the idea. Imagine a world where the Industrial Revolution never took hold. Imagine a world where the stuff of Jules Verne, Nikola Tesla, H.G. Wells, and H.P. Lovecraft took off! Our stories are filled with curious gadgets, machines of steam, crawling cities, monstrous airships, slavering ghouls, crafty witches, and a nation divided by continuous warfare.

We're an adult comedy gaming show, meaning we sport an "explicit" tag on iTunes--mostly for strong language and mature situations. We can be crude, so tell the kids to play in another room when you listen. The "#SRAP" is definitely NOT for the faint of constitution.

Tiers

BLACK CHIP

$1 or more per month

The chip rewarded for a "Critical Fail" in our game grants the player an automatic initiative, or the option to trade the chip in for a "clue" from the Story Crafter. It's also used by Psychics to gain Insight Flashes during Seasons 1 and 2.

When it comes to our patrons, this level gives you full access to our Patreon page, including news, exclusive patron-only art, enhanced show notes, and sneak peeks! You also get exclusive access to RBY2187's blog: "News From Robbie's Garage," a patron-only newsletter about all the things the Storycrafter won't share!Want a peek behind the curtain? Robbie does it for you, and dishes all the dirt! This is FAR from being a "fail" in our books!

RED CHIP

$3 or more per month

The red chip in our game grants the player a +2 or +3 advantage on a d20 roll.

For our patrons, this translates to ALL Black Chip features PLUS automatic entry into any contests we hold, as well as access to other unique items, like PDFs of our Player's Handbook, lore guides, and more, as they become available! Red Chip patrons also get exclusive access to MRG9000's Music Archive audio blog (posted here every two weeks), and access to the Heart of Bronze Lore: Past & Present blog (posted here every Thursday)!

BLUE CHIP

$5 or more per month

The Blue Chip in our game grants a re-roll on any "failed" d20 roll that isn't a crit.

For patrons, this level grants ALL Black AND Red Chip perks (which means you now get 2 automatic contest entries ;) ), PLUS access to Boris's monthly podcast: Boris Presents! You also get early access to show intros, and Shout Outs to you on our show! The biggest Blue Chip perk is getting to create your own NPC for the show! Be part of the legacy! Imagine the character YOU cast being part of future adventures or affecting outcomes! (Oh, and if your character dies in the course of the story...You'll get a new one!)

GREEN CHIP

$10 or more per month

The Green Chip represents a huge "extravagance" in our game. Buy an aerocar? First Class passage on an airship? And in Season 3...it counts as ammunition!

This level grants our patrons ALL the perks under Black, Red, AND Blue Chips (which means you now get 3 automatic contest entries ;) ), PLUS free sponsorship and dedication of episodes (in YOUR name), and "RiggStories News," our emailed PLAYER newsletter, which gives updates, progress reports, and upcoming behind-the-scenes game info, as well as exclusive info on other Heart of Bronze projects! You'll also receive a FREE Heart of Bronze e-book! Green Chip Patrons also get a key to the Official SRAP "SkyTrain Depot Green Line Track," a virtual drive loaded with goodies like advance releases of new episodes, and exclusives!

GOLD CHIP

$20 or more per month

A Crit Success in our game earns a "Banked 20." A gold chip is an "Automatic 20" the player can cash in instead of rolling a d20.

For our highest level patrons, this translates to ALL the other rewards combined (which means you now get 4 automatic contest entries ;) ), PLUS a personally autographed copy of one or more Heart of Bronze soft cover books! Gold Chip patrons also get very SPECIAL shout-outs and mentions in the acknowledgements of future books, AND first crack at joining the cast when open calls are announced! You also get special early access to special versions of each episode: with AND without effects or music. The BIGGEST new perk of being a Gold Chip Patron is the "Heart of Bronze All Access Pass!" This pass, built into your chip level, grants sneak peeks at ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE Heart of Bronze projects, such as novels, the COPPERHEART audio drama, and more!

(requires a working email address as well as a mailing address for packages)

Goals

21 of 30 patrons

When we reach 30 patrons, I'll post a very VERY behind-the-scenes video of an Intro recording session featuring me and all the robots ;)

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What Your Patronage Means to Us

Your monthly contributions will go toward improving our equipment, expanding our production capabilities, investing in props, tools, or other materials needed for the game or show, and maybe one day remote, video, or live events. You'll also be helping us cover fees for server hosting, backup systems and maintenance, file storage, and more.

Your contributions may also help with book production, art, editor fees, and furthering the Heart of Bronze publications that, in turn, further the show. We'll also be making custom items for giveaways and gifts, potentially including, but not limited to, things for fellow tabletoppers, like custom dice boxes, dice towers, and dice trays.

The more you can help us, the more we can grow, improve, and continue to bring you laughter, thrills, adventure, and gripping storytelling!

Our reward tiers offer everything from original patron-only art and info, early access to new stuff, news and announcements, to autographed books, free e-books, NPC characters you design written into the stories, episodes dedicated to you or your own projects, or even a virtual seat at our table. Give us a listen, give our tiers a glance, or contact us directly at [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope to welcome you as a patron of the show!

Join the Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast!

The Steam Rollers Adventure Podcast is a custom roleplaying game set in the Steampunk genre. We're an actual-play, adult comedy podcast featuring a cast of bizarre characters making their way through adventures set in the Heart of Bronze universe, the fictional alternate-reality created by author Michael J. Rigg.

You don't need to read any of the books to enjoy the podcast. The books merely provide the setting. The tales and adventures in the show are as diverse as the players within it, simply taking queues from the Story Crafter (or GM, or DM, if you will), who happens to also be the author of the series. Our show comes out every Tuesday, and generally runs about an hour. Every episode surrounds the adventures of our player characters as they solve mysteries or thwart enemies (If the dice are kind) in an alternate reality that is both familiar and strange. Sometimes we present special episodes that cover lore, mechanics, out-of-character chat, or guest spots.

Role-playing Steampunk?

If you're new to tabletop role-playing games, Google "Dungeons & Dragons," and you'll get the idea. We pretty much work like that, but with unique rule sets, and all within a Steampunk universe. If you're new to Steampunk, just think "Victorian science fiction," and you'll get the idea. Imagine a world where the Industrial Revolution never took hold. Imagine a world where the stuff of Jules Verne, Nikola Tesla, H.G. Wells, and H.P. Lovecraft took off! Our stories are filled with curious gadgets, machines of steam, crawling cities, monstrous airships, slavering ghouls, crafty witches, and a nation divided by continuous warfare.

We're an adult comedy gaming show, meaning we sport an "explicit" tag on iTunes--mostly for strong language and mature situations. We can be crude, so tell the kids to play in another room when you listen. The "#SRAP" is definitely NOT for the faint of constitution.

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Tiers

BLACK CHIP

$1 or more per month

The chip rewarded for a "Critical Fail" in our game grants the player an automatic initiative, or the option to trade the chip in for a "clue" from the Story Crafter. It's also used by Psychics to gain Insight Flashes during Seasons 1 and 2.

When it comes to our patrons, this level gives you full access to our Patreon page, including news, exclusive patron-only art, enhanced show notes, and sneak peeks! You also get exclusive access to RBY2187's blog: "News From Robbie's Garage," a patron-only newsletter about all the things the Storycrafter won't share!Want a peek behind the curtain? Robbie does it for you, and dishes all the dirt! This is FAR from being a "fail" in our books!

RED CHIP

$3 or more per month

The red chip in our game grants the player a +2 or +3 advantage on a d20 roll.

For our patrons, this translates to ALL Black Chip features PLUS automatic entry into any contests we hold, as well as access to other unique items, like PDFs of our Player's Handbook, lore guides, and more, as they become available! Red Chip patrons also get exclusive access to MRG9000's Music Archive audio blog (posted here every two weeks), and access to the Heart of Bronze Lore: Past & Present blog (posted here every Thursday)!

BLUE CHIP

$5 or more per month

The Blue Chip in our game grants a re-roll on any "failed" d20 roll that isn't a crit.

For patrons, this level grants ALL Black AND Red Chip perks (which means you now get 2 automatic contest entries ;) ), PLUS access to Boris's monthly podcast: Boris Presents! You also get early access to show intros, and Shout Outs to you on our show! The biggest Blue Chip perk is getting to create your own NPC for the show! Be part of the legacy! Imagine the character YOU cast being part of future adventures or affecting outcomes! (Oh, and if your character dies in the course of the story...You'll get a new one!)

GREEN CHIP

$10 or more per month

The Green Chip represents a huge "extravagance" in our game. Buy an aerocar? First Class passage on an airship? And in Season 3...it counts as ammunition!

This level grants our patrons ALL the perks under Black, Red, AND Blue Chips (which means you now get 3 automatic contest entries ;) ), PLUS free sponsorship and dedication of episodes (in YOUR name), and "RiggStories News," our emailed PLAYER newsletter, which gives updates, progress reports, and upcoming behind-the-scenes game info, as well as exclusive info on other Heart of Bronze projects! You'll also receive a FREE Heart of Bronze e-book! Green Chip Patrons also get a key to the Official SRAP "SkyTrain Depot Green Line Track," a virtual drive loaded with goodies like advance releases of new episodes, and exclusives!

GOLD CHIP

$20 or more per month

A Crit Success in our game earns a "Banked 20." A gold chip is an "Automatic 20" the player can cash in instead of rolling a d20.

For our highest level patrons, this translates to ALL the other rewards combined (which means you now get 4 automatic contest entries ;) ), PLUS a personally autographed copy of one or more Heart of Bronze soft cover books! Gold Chip patrons also get very SPECIAL shout-outs and mentions in the acknowledgements of future books, AND first crack at joining the cast when open calls are announced! You also get special early access to special versions of each episode: with AND without effects or music. The BIGGEST new perk of being a Gold Chip Patron is the "Heart of Bronze All Access Pass!" This pass, built into your chip level, grants sneak peeks at ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE Heart of Bronze projects, such as novels, the COPPERHEART audio drama, and more!

(requires a working email address as well as a mailing address for packages)